Chapter 323

Terrell turned to Isadora and said, "Come on. Let me give you a ride home."

But before she could respond, Victor strolled forward, his steps lazy but his gaze sharp and intent on Isadora. In a casual, almost dismissive tone, he offered, "Need a lift?"

Suddenly, the two tall, imposing men were standing right in front of her, blocking

her way.

Isadora was at a loss for words.

The moment Terrell saw Victor, he immediately recognized him as the man from the Verdant Pavilion restroom corridor that night. It was him again. And if he had to guess, Victor didn't seem too fond of him.

Terrell managed a polite smile and nodded. “Thank you for helping Isadora earlier."

Victor scoffed silently. Acting like the man of the house, huh?

He smirked, his deep voice carrying a hint of mischief. "Don't mention it. After all, my relationship with Isadora is... a little different."

Isadora's cheeks flushed. "There's nothing between us," she interjected quickly, distancing herself from him. Then she turned to Terrell. "Let's go."

Isadora moved toward Terrell, Victor's

called out, voice low and brazen, "Should I tell him just how... complicated things really

he was in a bad mood, not even the king himself could

heart skipped a beat; she was terrified he'd say something outrageous in a place like

apologetically to Terrell. "Mr. Fawcett, something's come

tough spot. He didn't press her. “All right. Just text me when

didn't spare Victor a

however, followed at a leisurely pace, watching her pick up speed as if she were being chased

of his messages lately. Ignored his calls, too. Her attitude was getting worse by

called after her, voice

not

"Isadora."

She walked even faster.

"Darling."

her tracks, whirled around, and glared at him-equal parts annoyed and embarrassed. "What did you just call

a brow, looking at her as if she were the unreasonable one. "What else am I

made it sound as if she was the one mistreating him. And with his effortless charm and striking good looks, it was no wonder people around them were starting to stare—especially after he'd just called

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